The Mechanism of Drug Nephrotoxicity and the Methods for Preventing Kidney Damage

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a global health challenge of vast proportions, as approx. 13.3% of people worldwide are affected annually. The pathophysiology of AKI is very complex, but its main causes are sepsis, ischemia, and nephrotoxicity. Nephrotoxicity is mainly associated with the use of drugs....

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Main Authors: Ewa Kwiatkowska, Leszek Domański, Violetta Dziedziejko, Anna Kajdy, Katarzyna Stefańska, Sebastian Kwiatkowski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/11/6109